Ball State University Homecoming Rev The Red

Ball State University Reunion Row 2024

Homecoming offers a variety of events for everyone!

Check out which colleges are hosting events on campus and which affinity groups will have a tent at Reunion Row before the big game by clicking the button below.

CAMPUS EVENTS & REUNION ROW

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Calendar of Events

Departments are encouraged to show their Homecoming spirit and decorate their offices during Homecoming week!

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Enjoy food trucks, music, and more as a way to get yourself ready for all the excitement of Homecoming Week.

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Join us for a showing of Disney Pixar’s Cars as Lightning McQueen and friends take the big screen. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy themed refreshments, Homecoming spirit, and time to relax with friends. This free event is open to students, alumni, faculty/staff, and the community.

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Enjoy a Homecoming-themed dining experience with a special themed menu.

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Ball State Homecoming's most popular event! Come watch student organizations dance and compete in the annual lip-sync competition.

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Join us for the 46th annual Bed Race! We provide the beds, you bring the teams! Students, faculty, staff, and alumni teams compete for this ultimate display of Cardinal spirit.

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Brush off your running/walking shoes and join fellow Ball State alumni, students, and Muncie community members for the Chase Charlie 5K Run/Walk.

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Click below to learn more about the 2025 Homecoming Parade!

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Join us in one of the best locations to watch the Homecoming parade! Email homecoming@bsu.edu to register. Complimentary refreshments will be available, as well as many door prize giveaways!

Join us at the Alumni Center for CharlieTown on October 18. Don’t miss the food trucks, fun, entertainment, and camaraderie at this free tailgate!

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Watch the Ball State Cardinals take on Akron at the Homecoming football game!

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Football Game

Homecoming Week wraps up with an exciting Cardinals football showdown against Akron on Saturday, October 18, with kickoff at 3:30 p.m. Before the game, be sure to swing by our CharlieTown Tailgate outside the Alumni Center for food, fun, and festivities!

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Steering Committee

Learn more about the Homecoming Steering Committee.

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Homecoming Sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors, who helped make Homecoming possible.

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Royalty

A tradition that began in 1938, what Homecoming Week would be complete if it was not presided over by its king, queen, and their court? Plus, the Prince and Princess and Lady and Lad programs will give some of our littlest Cardinal fans the chance to join the fun.

Kings & Queens
Princes and Princesses